W.H. DaviesWhat is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare?
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What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare? In this quote by the poet Robert Browning, the speaker’s thoughts are on the importance of finding time to stand and stare at the beauty around him. In his day, the speaker would have been very lucky to find a moment of quiet to appreciate nature’s beauty. Due to the pressures of life, many people sacrifice their time for more serious pursuits. They go on with their lives without ever stopping and appreciating how fortunate they are.
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